A little mud? No worries for Sovereignty.

This week, we celebrate our amazing Kentucky public school teachers! 🍎Thank you for inspiring, guiding and empowering the next generation of Kentuckians. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher

“Give today. Grad Tomorrow.” KY Gives Day 2025 is just 1 week away! Make a gift to the KSBA Educational Foundation between now and May 13 in support of KSBA’s college scholarships and CTE student grants for KY high school students. Give now: bit.ly/3kT9jl9 #KyGives25

Your support of KSBA’s student scholarship and grant programs can make a big impact. Please consider a gift to the KSBA Educational Foundation for #KyGives25! Make your gift here: kygives.org/organizations/… Kentucky Nonprofit Network KY Gives

There are a lot of great organizations participating in #kygives25 today. More than 300, actually. If you’re having trouble deciding which ones to give to, here’s a really really really really really solid choice…

Take it from KSBA Educational Foundation board chair Kevin Woosley: Contributing to KSBA’s first-generation college scholarships and CTE grants for #KyGives25 is an investment in student success. Make your gift now: kygives.org/organizations/…

I appreciate this by Halliburton. No one should ever treat fans of any team like this. NY is better than this. And this man is a firefighter 🙌. #KNICKSIN6

“Officials in Minneapolis and Louisville told ABC News in February that the cities are still committed to the reforms outlined in the agreements and plan to implement changes with or without the support of the Trump administration.”

We’re not spending enough on marketing 🥃😂

Stack the Indiana Pacers 3 comeback wins in each round of the #NBAPlayoffs so far: vs. MIL Game 5 Down 7 with :40 left in OT @ CLE Game 2 Down 7 with 1:06 in regulation @ NY Game 1 Down 14 with 2:40 left in regulation Erased a total 28 point deficit in final 4:26. 🤯 @nba ESPN

Several education meetings are on the agenda this week as the General Assembly begins its interim session and Kentucky Board of Education meets. Watch committee meetings at ket.org/legislature/?s… and KBE at mediaportal.education.ky.gov/watch-live/

it’s June and we’re still playing basketball. life is good.

June baseball is coming back to Jim Patterson. Let’s go.

ENGAGE! The June KSBA Board of Directors work session is under way here in Frankfort. The group is discussing the importance of member engagement, led by none other than KSBA Engagement Manager Matt McCarty.

📊 80% of school communicators say incorporating student voice in messaging boosts family engagement. A new report from NSPRA and SchoolStatus explores how districts are using student-created content to strengthen trust and improve academic outcomes. 📄nspra.co/4ldGJYI

Everybody wish my wife good luck on her 1st day of school/work as a Pre-K Aid for Franklin County Schools! They snagged themselves a good one. Wiley, Julia & I are proud she gets to take the talents, love & patience we see everyday & share them with our youngest learners. Go get ‘em Natalie!

How I imagine the conversation around the WAVE Weather conference table went: “We need a visual that conveys the rise in temps for this week. Nothing crazy.” “How about Kentuckiana engulfed in flames?” “Maybe something a little less—“ “…AND FLYING INTO THE SUN!!!!”

Great artwork once again, and a very tough choice for Kentuckians. My top three, in ranking order: (1) “No lifeguard on duty, just an eagle..” (2) “Who over served that horse? Cut ‘em off!” (3) “Eagle spouses can’t decide on what to have for dinner.” Michael Adams, KY Secretary of State

She also disliked him, FWIW

In case you missed the big news this month: Brenna Kelly, KSBA’s publications manager since 2018, stepped into the role of director of Communications. Prior to joining KSBA, Kelly worked in comms at the KY Dept of Education and as a newspaper reporter. Join us in celebrating Brenna! 🎉